I just use the wear marks on the flywheel to position the clutch and then if
the tranny slides in easily, I must be right...
daveS
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Cawrse" <nqrithfordatsun@msn.com>
To: <slowboy@cox.net>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 3:28 PM
Subject: RE: Clutch Replacement
> If your clutch tool fits in the splines of your new clutch and pressure
> plate, why then its the one to use!
>
> You use this tool when taking the new pressure plate tight, to hold the
> clutch in the right spot
> so the tranny drive snout will slide in. This will make perfect sense
when
> you do the job, dont
> worry.
>
> The T/O bearing can be difficult to put in, if the old one is tight and
> makes no noise, then
> is OK to leave it in, IMHO. Take care to torque the pressure plate bolts
> evenly and to
> the correct value. Inspect the flywheel for heat glaze, etc. Light crap
> coating, usually
> from leaking rear main seal, can be cleaned off with gentle sanding.
> Anything serious
> calls for removal and reface of the flywheel.
>
> Best Regards,
> Jim
> Chesapeake, Virginia
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